Flavor of Nepal

Day 1 - ARRIVE KATHMANDU

Meet, assist upon arrival in Kathmandu airport by our representative by putting a flower garland and escort to hotel in Kathmandu.
We conduct a short briefing at the hotel about the itinerary and the do's and don'ts with a welcome drink for about 15 minutes. We then hand over the keys to the respective rooms of the guests.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2 - KATHMANDU

Breakfast at the hotel
AM: We proceed slightly early this morning for a guided walking tour of Asan Bazaar highlighting locals markets for around an hour after having breakfast in the hotel.

Asan Tole is an open market located at the intersection of many streets, near the Annapurna temple and the Ganesha shrine. The distinctive feature of this market is that it's always extremely busy. Besides the traditional goods sold here, you can find - spices, dried fruit, brass pots, and topi – traditional Nepali cap. The guests do enjoy this walk a lot as one gets to see the early morning chores of the city.

AM: Then we proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath
Kathmandu City: The seat of royalty till the last century, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a wondrous cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets. Kumari, the living Goddess, the stone carved statue of ferocious Kal Bhairav, erotic carvings glorifying the art works in the temples, the giant temple of the Goddess Taleju and image of Shiva and Parvati peering outside through the window are just a few of the most noteworthy attractions in the area. One can't help but admire the exceptionally attractive woodcarvings, statues and buildings that are cluster in the area.
We also have a light experience of the Rickshaw ride.

Continue to Swayambhunath Stupa: A golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spires are visible from many miles and from all sides of the valley. Historical records found on a stone inscription give evidence that the Stupa was already an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century AD.
Lunch with talk program

PM: Visit to Patan city
Patan City: Nowhere else can be seen such a compression of marvelous monuments within a limited space like in the Patan Durbar Square. Besides the old royal palace, which dominates all others in grace and grandeur, here is the 17th-century Krishna Mandir. Entirely made of stone, this shikhara-style structure with 21 pinnacles is dedicated to Lord Krishna, a savior deity in Hindu pantheon, and is equally noted for rare stone carvings on its walls, which depict various episodes of the epic wars of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Other landmarks within the Square are Tusha-hity (water spout), Sundari Chowk, Taleju Temple and the Keshav Narayan Chowk. The Hiranyavarna Mahavihar (Golden temple), Rudravarna Mahavihar and the terra-cotta temple of Mahabouddha are other highlights in the vicinity.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3 - KATHMANDU – TEMPLE TIGER GREEN JUNGLE RESORT IN CHITWAN BY FLIGHT

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to domestic airport to connect flight to Bharatpur. Flight time: 20 min.
Upon arrival at Bharatpur airport, we are received and assisted by Temple Tiger representative and then we drive further to Temple Tiger Green Jungle Resort.

Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the first national park in Nepal. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km2 and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan district. In altitude it ranges from about 100 meters (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 meters (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.
In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani- Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park is Parsa Wildlife Reserve; contiguous in the south is the Indian Tiger Reserve Valmiki National Park. The coherent protected area of 2,075 km2 represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which covers a 3,549 km2 huge block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests.

Location
Temple Tiger Green Jungle Resort is located in Amaltarighat close to the bank of the Narayani River and has close proximity to the National Park - a mere ten minutes boat ride away.
TEMPLE TIGER GREEN JUNGLE RESORT is situated 189 KM Southwest of Kathmandu, at an elevation of about 150 meters above sea level. The built up area of the Resort has been designed within its own surrounding forest adjusting to the natural relief and harmony. Green Jungle Resort has 18 single and double/twin air conditioned villas each built on a stilt overlooking the National Park and villages having its own private balcony. The layout of the resort has been designed to depict ethnic villas tastefully decorated rooms with typical artifacts having wooden floors with throw carpets, a cozy living area and the spacious attached bathrooms with solar heated running hot and cold water. The thatched roofs of the villas are made from the abundant Siru grass therefore they blend easily into the surroundings. The Resort has a central dining area with a large terrace overlooking the jungle and the village. It has a fully fledged bar and lounge with library cum reading room. It also has its own organic farm which supplies vegetables to the resort.

The guests will be met by our naturalist and transferred to the Resort. Upon arrival at the Resort the guests are served a welcome drink & will be met and briefed by the Guest Relation officer regarding the National Park and the programs available.
2:00 pm Lunch at the Resort
4:30pm Elephant Safari
Guests will be mounted on elephant back and taken for a jungle safari for 1 -2 hours penetrating through dense grasslands and to the riverine forest to view wildlife in their natural habitat. It is the favorite habitat for rhinoceros and other mammals
06:00pm Tea / Coffee
6:15-7:15 pm Slide show presentation on wildlife by our senior naturalist
07:30pm – 09:00pm Dinner at the Round House
Overnight at Temple Tiger Green Jungle Resort

Day 4 - TEMPLE TIGER GREEN JUNGLE RESORT

07:00am Breakfast at the Resort
9:00–10:00am Jeep Safari
10:00-11:00 am Canoe & Boat ride down the Narayani River
The boat will provide an opportunity of viewing the Gharial crocodiles as well as the mugger crocodiles, otters and varieties of other water birds
11:00 - 12:00 noon Jeep drive
12:15 - 1:00 pm Picnic Lunch inside Chitwan National Park
1:00 - 2:00 pm Elephant Briefing – Elephant stables visit
2:00 - 3:00 pm Nature Walk for bird watching or relax
4:00 pm Ox cart ride to the Tharu Village
The guests will be escorted to the nearby Tharu Village by bullock-cart and also will visit home of the Indigenous People. We experience the village Walks to the typical villages of Tharu, Bote and Musar families.
7:00pm BBQ Dinner with a cultural Tharu dance program
Overnight at Temple Tiger Green Jungle Resort

Day 5 - TEMPLE TIGER GREEN JUNGLE RESORT IN CHITWAN – KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT

After having breakfast, transfer to Bharatpur airport to connect flight to Kathmandu.
Receive upon arrival at Kathmandu airport by our representative and drive further to Nagarkot en-route visiting Bhaktapur
PM: Proceed for sightseeing tour to Bhaktapur city:

Bhaktapur City: Situated at an altitude of 1,401 m and covering an area of four square miles, it still retains the medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated with myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. Of the Valley's three Durbar Squares, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the best preserved one. This splendid palatial square has its gems in such artistic masterpieces as the 55-Windows Palace, the Golden Gate, Golden Sprout, the Taleju temple complex and Nyatapola-the five-storied temple -in the nearby Taumadhi Square. The 15th-century Dattatreya temple and the world famous Peacock Window at Tachapal, are also there to keep visitors spellbound. The city is also commonly known as Bhadgaon.

We then continue our tour by visiting a Pottery Farm to enhance our knowledge of Pottery
Later transfer to Nagarkot which is a village and Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3,504 and had 655 houses in it. At an elevation of 4,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is renowned for its sunrise view of the Himalaya including Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views.
School visit and interact with students
Farewell dinner at the hotel
Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot

Day 6 - NAGARKOT - KATHMANDU FOR FINAL DEPARTURE

Early morning sunrise view over the Himalayas - weather permitting
Breakfast at the hotel
Short hike around Nagarkot village
Free till departure and later, transfer to the International airport to connect the flight to onward destination.